ArNG11 Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Has anyone tried Lyrica? I am currently on this right now John. 150 mg a day. Mr. A " FIGHT TILL YOUR LAST BREATH " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subvet Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 I've been on it for years. My neurologist prescribed it to help with migraines. It does a moderate job, but I cnd advice, ndouldn't say that the gabapentin by itself would cause anything. I'm on a bunch of other meds, so pinning down memory problems to one specific med would be a challenge. I would say look at the drug information label. If you don't have it, look it up at the manufacturer's site. Another option: http://www.drugs.com/pro/gabapentin.html Checinfok to see if you are having side effects. Also, look at the side effects of all the meds you take and see if there is a cumulative affect. Then, if you find a "golden string" between any, file a claim on your symptoms secondary to the meds you take. Very good post, info and advice...thanks justrluk Subvet Subvet - 90% Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justrluk Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 Any time. I've been down this road with other medications and with a note from my doctor, I made my case and received an increase. Limbo is status quo for the VARO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USCG CWO4 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I am on venlaflexine and gabbapentin for over a year. Not sure what the gab does,but it does help me have wacky dreams. I don't notice any bad side effects, but i am only on 600mgs a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy04 Posted February 4, 2014 Share Posted February 4, 2014 I agree with you on the crazy dreams bud. I take 6 crazy meds, and none of them help me, but I take my Meds as prescribed. 100% PTSD 100% Back 60% Bladder Issues 50% Migraines 30% Crohn's Disease 30% R Shoulder 20% Radiculopathy, Left lower 10% Radiculopathy, Right lower 10% L Knee 10% R Knee Surgery 2005&2007 10% Asthma 10% Tinnitus 10% Damage of Cranial Nerve II 10% Scars SMC S SMC K OEF/OIF VET 100% VA P&T, Post 911 Caregiver, SSDI Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpowell01 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) I am on venlaflexine and gabbapentin for over a year. Not sure what the gab does,but it does help me have wacky dreams. I don't notice any bad side effects, but i am only on 600mgs a day. I'm not telling you what to do but man Venlafaxine is an evil, evil drug. I had the wackiest dreams and nightmares. My sleep was all backwards on this and I actually almost died from it. I would talk with your psych doctor about this because you could be having a reaction to it like I had. Then on top of that do not stop taking Venlafaxine cold turkey because you will regret doing that. That drug is for those who are in nuts houses, not us on the streets. Picture a person who sits there with drool running down their bottom jaw, that was me on that crap. Now I made sure it was on the Do Not Take list the VA keeps tabs on us. The Gabapentin is a drug that helps the nerve pain. It was originally created for people with seizures but it was found to work with people with nerve damage. The high the dosage the better it helps. Some docs will say 3600mg is the max but its not. There are people who take 5000mgs a day of it. I take 3900mgs and it helps a lot. Edited February 25, 2014 by rpowell01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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